Colombia vs Sri Lanka: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes
Colombia
796,022
in 2020
Sri Lanka
1.16 million
in 2024
Colombia rank
20th
Sri Lanka rank
17th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 1.16 million against 796,022 in Colombia, a difference of 361,788.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.5 times Colombia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 20th and Sri Lanka ranks 17th of 40 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.11 million | 1.28 million | 172,920 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 909,126 | 1.18 million | 270,782 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 796,022 | 1.16 million | 366,078 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes, Colombia or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 1.16 million against 796,022 in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes between Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 361,788, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Sri Lanka?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and Sri Lanka rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 20th and Sri Lanka ranks 17th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, rural, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release